My lawn is dead. What do I do? What would you do with my lawn?

Question

I bought a new house, and during the long moving process the summer drought killed my lawn. After several heavy rains, it apparent that the front yard is dead.

What would you do with such a yard (and HOW)? Zone 6, >deep slant<, 100% sun in some areas, part shade in about 10%. Dead grass in half of the yard in large patches near the street.

What are my options? Re-sod (who do I contact)? Ground-covering (how do I get that started, how long until entire yard is covered)? Throw down some grass seed & hope it grows? What to do?

Answer 1

Bury it

Answer 2

type in your search bar, "reseeding your lawn"......
I am sure there are a ton of sites that can tell you the best way to go.......
You can go to Lowe's or Home Depot, and get the supplies you need. Scott's turf builder, grass seed, top soil, manure, the seed spreader, etc. just depends on the type of grass for your area.....
and once you look it up, not on this site, you should be able to find all the info you need.....
Here, people put seed down, then sprinkle hay on top to keep it from the seed washing off....if on a slant...

Answer 3

Sounds like you're not a "Pro" at this sort of thing- & "slants" can be a challenge. Your BEST option is probably re-sodding the whole thing. You can either find a good sodder in the phone book- or go to your local Nursery & get one through them. It won't be your cheapest option...-but it probably WILL be your best. And Septembers & Octobers are a GREAT time to have it done. Good luck with your new home- and with your yard. :)

Answer 4

Read up on the web which grasses grow best in your area. Read up on soil amendments. Fix the soil (loosen it up and compost it) then in the early spring plant the seeds, water it as needed the first year, less the next year. Don't use a bunch of chemicals on it. Chemicals don't make a great lawn. The right seed, good soil, and proper watering make good lawns.